Becoming too strong early on

I'm finding in a few of the non FOW games that I'm playing that even with or without caps if I make a fast start to the game and secure one or two bonuses I become a target for other players to attack and as a result lose. Is there anything I can do to stop this?

this happens to me all the freakin time...

Simple, don't get greedy and don't spread out too thin too fast.

I've had the same problem. Often times I place my troops next to but not on my border. This way, the other's don't perceive me as a threat and I can still defend most attacks.

@Fendi in some cases i defend my borders very well but i die anyways because i become a target :/

Like I said, put troops behind your borders.